Which place is cheaper, Key West or Granada?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Granada or Key West?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Granada and Key West. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Granada or Key West?
Granada
Granada is Nicaragua's oldest colonial city, and arguably, the most beautiful city in the country. It sits on the northern edge of Lake Nicaragua (Lago Cocibolca) and has many beautifully colored buildings and nice churches. The city's beauty and colonial architecture, along with its relative safety and accessibility, make it one of Nicaragua's top tourist destinations. The city has long been a center for commerce, but today its economy depends heavily on tourism. The city is the sixth largest in Nicaragua and a real estate boom in the early 2000's brought a large number of expats to the town.
Key West
Key West is both a city and an island as well as the southern most Florida Key. It is also the southern most city in the continental United States. The island is only about four miles long and one mile wide. The total land mass covers just 4.2 square miles. The most famous street in town is Duval Street, which runs just 1.1 miles from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. There are 14 blocks. The size of the island doubled during the 1950s when many of the salt ponds along the eastern side of the island were filled in.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua, The Best Train & Rail Tours in United States of America, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America.
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Granada Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGranada $50Key West $832
The average daily cost (per person) in Granada is $50, while the average daily cost in Key West is $832. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Granada and Key West in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGranada $17Key West $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGranada $34Key West $264
Compare Hotels in Granada and Key West
Looking for a hotel in Granada or Key West? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Granada Hotel Prices and Key West Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Granada $8.54Key West $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Granada:
- From San Jorge: One way shared transfer to Granada: $39
- Leon: One way shared transfer to Granada: $39
- San Juan del Sur: One way shared transfer to Granada: $39
- From One way shared transfer to Rivas: $39
- From One way shared transfer to Leon: $39
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Airport or Hotels in Granada: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Key West
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Key West:
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Rental Car for One Day$38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Key West
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Key West:
- One Way Airport Transfer Service: $54
- Key West Int Airport EYW to Key West Hotels Arrival Transfer: $155
- Key West hotels to Key West Int Airport (EYW) Departure Transfer: $155
- Key West Int Airport (EYW) to Key West - Arrival Private Transfer: $163
- Key West to Key West Airport (EYW) - Departure Private Transfer: $163
Is it cheaper to fly into Granada or Key West?
Prices for flights to both Key West and Granada change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayGranada $24Key West $667
Typical Food Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of dining costs in Granada are as follows:
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Pizza$2.28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Key West
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Key West.
- Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar & Live Music: $74
- Cooking Show Chef Demonstration with Meal: $81
- Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included: $84
- Southernmost Food & Cultural Walking Tour by Key West Food Tours: $90
- Key West Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise with Open Bar and Live Music: $100
- Secret Walking Food Tour: $115
- Sunset Sail Full Bar, Live Music & Dinner & Early Morning Snorkeling: $160
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Granada $10Key West $33
Typical Entertainment Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Granada are as follows:
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Lago de Nicaragua Boat Tour$8.14
Tours and Activities in Granada
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Granada are as follows:
- Isletas Boat Tour: $32
- Paddle Boarding and Meditation Wellness Experience in Las Isletas: $33
- Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour: $35
- Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour: $35
- Las Isletas: Kayak Tour: $39
- City Tour Granada, Nicaragua.: $40
- Las Isletas: Boat Tour: $45
- Mountain Biking Tour with Snacks and Drinks: $45
- Lake Nicaragua Kayak Tour: $45
- Las Isletas Boat Tour: $45
- Masaya Volcano Tour Minimum 2 People from Granada: $45
- Las Isletas 2-Hour Kayak Adventure in Granada with Pickup: $48
Tours and Activities in Key West
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Key West are as follows:
- Key West Pirate Exploration Game and Tour: $5.00
- Florida Key West Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $9.99
- Key West GPS Audio Tour: From Seaside Village to Micro State: $12
- Key West’s Old Town Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket: $18
- Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum Tickets: $19
- Key West Aquarium Tickets: $23
- Key West Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
- Key West Ghost Tours: Southernmost Shadows and Ghosts: $26
- Truman Little White House Guided Tour Ticket: $26
- Key West Ghost Tours: Southernmost Shadows and Ghosts: $27
- The Ghosts of Key West Walking Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGranada $7.48Key West $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Granada
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Granada:
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Tequila$1.36
Sample the Local Flavors in Key West
Also in Key West, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Key West Bar Crawl: $15
- Key West Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour with Free T-Shirt: $32
- Bone Island Haunted Pub Crawl: $32
- Key West Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
- Haunted Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $35
- 2.5-Hour Duval Street Pub Crawl: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Granada and Key West, we can see that Key West is more expensive. And not only is Granada much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Granada is in Central America and Key West is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Granada would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Granada and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Key West would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Key West than you might in Granada.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Granada Expensive? and Is Key West Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Granada or Key West?
Granada has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Key West. When comparing the sizes of Granada and Key West, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Granada or Key West?
Key West has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Granada experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Granada or Key West in the Summer?
Both Key West and Granada are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Key West for the beaches, snorkeling, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Granada is generally around the same temperature as Key West. Daily temperatures in Granada average around 27°C (81°F), and Key West fluctuates around 84°F (29°C).
It's quite sunny in Key West. Granada usually receives less sunshine than Key West during summer. Granada gets 175 hours of sunny skies, while Key West receives 328 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Granada. In July, Granada usually receives more rain than Key West. Granada gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Key West receives 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGranada 27°C (81°F)Key West 84°F (29°C)
Should I visit Granada or Key West in the Autumn?
Both Key West and Granada during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Granada because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Key West in the autumn for the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
Granada is around the same temperature as Key West in the autumn. The daily temperature in Granada averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Key West fluctuates around 80°F (27°C).
In Key West, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Granada often gets less sunshine than Key West. Granada gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Key West receives 258 hours of full sun.
Key West gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Granada. Granada usually gets more rain in October than Key West. Granada gets 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain, while Key West receives 5.1 inches (129 mm) of rain this time of the year. Keep in mind that June to November is the hurricane season in Key West.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGranada 27°C (81°F)Key West 80°F (27°C)
Should I visit Granada or Key West in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Granada and Key West. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Key West for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Granada is a little warmer than Key West. Typically, the winter temperatures in Granada in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Key West averages at about 70°F (21°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Key West this time of the year. In Granada, it's very sunny this time of the year. Granada usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Key West during winter. Granada gets 244 hours of sunny skies, while Key West receives 252 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Granada usually receives less rain than Key West. Granada gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Key West receives 1.7 inches (43 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGranada 26°C (79°F)Key West 70°F (21°C)
Should I visit Granada or Key West in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Granada as well as Key West. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Key West because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In April, Granada is generally a little warmer than Key West. Daily temperatures in Granada average around 29°C (84°F), and Key West fluctuates around 77°F (25°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Key West. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Granada this time of the year. In the spring, Granada often gets less sunshine than Key West. Granada gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Key West receives 326 hours of full sun.
Granada usually gets less rain in April than Key West. Granada gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Key West receives 0.8 inches (21 mm) of rain this time of the year. Also, June to November in Key West is the hurricane season.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGranada 29°C (84°F)Key West 77°F (25°C)
Typical Weather for Key West and Granada
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 inches (43 mm) |
| Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 71°F (21°C) | 1.4 inches (36 mm) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 inches (42 mm) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 inches (21 mm) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 inches (68 mm) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 inches (114 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 84°F (29°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 84°F (29°C) | 3.9 inches (98 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 83°F (29°C) | 5.7 inches (144 mm) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 inches (129 mm) |
| Nov | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 76°F (24°C) | 2 inches (50 mm) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 inches (35 mm) |
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